Finally an Internet cafe. We had a good flight -very long but only one delay and then only for about half an hour. On arrival late at Prague we were met by Johanna who came to NZ with the choir last year. An hour and a half later we were in Pardubice and everyone was very quickly into bed. Since then we have been busy with the festival. People in the festival get free bus travel which has made it easy to get about. The festival venue is in the shopping centre and close to the historic centre of the city which makes it very easy for meals. Tonight is the awards night so it will be interesting to see who has won and what the judges thought of Seraphim. People have responded well so who knows.

Getting Ready

Today a student said we will soon be counting on one hand. I think I have been aware of students counting day since 30 days to go. Of course for the planners and fundraisers the count down has been longer and more pressured.

This blog will hopefully record aspects of the trip to Europe by the Seraphim Choir from Chilton Saint James School.

Our itinerary briefly, is fly to Czech Republic to take part in the Bohuslav Martinů Festival and Choir Competition in Pardubice. Sightseeing will be included and we have a day in Prague and two days in Vienna. The Choir will then take part in the 90th anniversay celebrations of New Zealand's involvement in the Battles of Messines and Passendale before having a day in London and returning to New Zealand.